part
Definitions
A piece, section, or amount that, together with others, makes up a whole
部分；一部分
A component of a machine or device; a spare part
零件；部件
A role played by an actor; one's share in an activity
角色；（参与的）一份，作用
To separate or cause to separate; to move apart
（使）分开；分离
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpart is the Latin root pars/partis ('a part, a share') standing alone as an English word. The noun keeps the 'piece of a whole' sense; the verb keeps the original action of partīrī, 'to divide' — which is why you can part the curtains or part company with someone.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a part of……的一部分
- 2.take part in参加，参与
- 3.play a part起作用，扮演角色
- 4.for the most part在很大程度上
- 5.spare parts备用零件
Example Sentences
- 1.
This is the most difficult part of the journey.
- 2.
We couldn't find the right part for the old engine.
- 3.
She played a small part in the school play.
- 4.
The crowd parted to let the ambulance through.
- 5.
After ten years together, they decided to part.